May’s Forum
Did you miss Brian Burkholder’s presentation on the IVRM program? You have another chance to attend on Thursday, May 23 at the First Presbyterian Church in LeClaire (200 S 12th […]
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Davenport’s Backyard Conservation Workshop Series
Register here. All workshops are held at the Davenport Public Works Center located at 1200 E 46th Street. Native and Pollinator Friendly Trees and Shrubs – 5:00 PM to 6:00 […]
Iowa Cover Crops: Answers to 8 Common Questions
What are cover crops? What purpose do they serve? What benefits do they have? Get your questions answered here.
5 Wetland Services for Your Operation and Beyond
Wetlands are among the most productive systems in the world. They filter nutrients, reduce flood risks, store carbon, provide critical habitat for wildlife, and contribute to the local economy. You […]
To Turn a Schoolyard Into an Outdoor Classroom, Just Add Native Plants
With the help of Audubon Minnesota and some controlled fires, a local school recently restored an overgrown field into original prairie habitat. Read about it here.
How One Neighborhood Saved Millions of Gallons of Water with Native Plants
By installing water-saving appliances and less thirsty native plants, this Colorado community saved 15 million gallons of water in just one year. Read about it here.
University of Illinois Extension Summer Gardening Webinar Series
The University of Illinois Extension is offering free gardening webinars this summer. Click the link below to learn more and to register! https://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs/4seasons/
Digging Deep for Cover Crop Solutions
Meet Cameron and Natalie Andelin, a farming couple who chanced growing their operation amidst a sprawling urban environment on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada. They met that challenge and exceeded […]
‘It’s a groundswell’: the farmers fighting to save the Earth’s soil
Farmers across the world are ditching their ploughs to protect ecosystems – and it’s working. Read more here.
April 21-27 is National Laboratory Week
Environmental laboratories play an important part in protecting our public health and the environment. Learn more here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/DNR-News-Releases/ArticleID/2418/April-21-27-is-National-Laboratory-Week Labs near and far play an important role in our Snapshot Events! […]